Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 Napoleonic the blade shape of this

the blade shape of this example is a Shobu-Zukuri form (sugata)

which rides in an alignment slot in the outer tube's trigger housing assembly

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It is in good shape

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 Napoleonic the blade shape of thisOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, this is lovely condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and